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武汉市部分重点中学2024一2025学年度上学期期末联考 高二英语 命审题单位：武汉市第六中学 审题单位：圆创教有研究中心武汉市第一中学 本试卷共10页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。 考试时间：2025年1月15日下午14：00一16：00 ★视考试顺利★ 注意事项： 1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码贴在答题卡 上的指定位置。 2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试 卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3.非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答 题卡上的非答题区战均无效。 4.考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完 每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1.Who will get a gift? A.Jenna. B.Carl. C.Nina. 2.What is the topic of the conversation? A.Confirming the bill. B.Enjoying the meal. C.Ordering food. 3.What is Emma trying to do? A.Explore job opportunities. B.Submit her paper. C.Conduct research. 4.How soon will the concert begin? A.In 45 minutes. B.In two hours. C.In three hours. 5.What is the man likely to do next? A.Get off a train. B.Carry out a survey. C.Respond to some questions. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最 佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟 的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.What is the problem with the woman's delivery? A.It's lost. B.It's been postponed. C.It's been canceled. 7.Who is responsible for the woman's problem? A.The customer service. B.The deliveryman. C.The dealer. 高二英语试卷第1页（共10页) 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Friends. B.Brother and sister. C.Waiter and customer. 9.Why were the woman's friends missing at first? A.They were not reliable B.They didn't get the invitations. C.They went to the wrong place. 10.How does the woman probably feel at the end of the conversation? A.Moved. B.Strange C.Worried. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.Why is Sarah worried about going hiking? A.She doesn't bring a map. B.She hasn't hiked for a long time. C.She's unfamiliar with the local trail. 12.What does Jason imply about his approach to outdoor activities? A.He likes to travel alone. B.He doesn't prepare much.C.He avoids risky situations. 13.What does Sarah want to confirm in the end? A.The weather. B.The hiking route. C.The necessary items for the hike. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.When did the woman leave campus? A.2 years ago. B.3 years ago. C.10 years ago. 15.What does the woman think of Andrew? A.He was helpful. B.He was talented. C.He was busy. 16.What is a necessary qualification for the woman's job? A.Artistic talent. B.Programming knowledge. C.Teaching experience. 17.What event are the speakers attending? A.A business conference. B.A school reunion. C.A graduation ceremony. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What is the 20-minutes-in-the-park theory for? A.Losing weight. B.Keeping healthy physically and mentally. C.Making more new friends. 19.How much outdoor time does the speaker have in a week? A.At most one hour. B.At most one and a half hours. C.Nearly two hours. 20.What does the speaker suggest listeners do? A.Include park visits in their routine. B.Keep parks and green spaces clean. C.View nature as a friend or family member. 高二英语试卷第2页（共10页） 第二部分阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2.5分，满分50分） 第-节（共15小题，每小题2.5分.满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项， t If you're looking for some latest wearable tech to add to your new year's wish list,here are some rmarkable options OWO ORIGINAL EDITION KIT Bringing your gaming world into reality,the OWO skin shirt uses a series of sensory pads to deliver more than 30 different sensations during gameplay.From the force of blowing wind to the impaet of a gunshot.the skin's built-in sensors are placed across the chest.arms and belly for a full upper-hody experience.The 0WO skin is accessed to a range of different games. 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The Pixel Watch 2 also comes with a handy safety feature that will share information such as your locaton and battery life with a chosen contact after a certain amount of time. If interested,click here to get more details. 21.What do RINGPAY2 and GOOGLE PIXEL WATCH2 have in common? A.They both need to be charged regularly. B.They both have functions related to security. C.They are both mainly used for entertainment. D.They both rely on Bluetooth connection to work. 22.Which wearable offers real-life feeling? A.OWO ORIGINAL EDITION KIT. B.TAPXRB. C.GOOGLE PIXEL WATCH2. D.RINGPAY2. 23.Where is this text probably taken from? A.A fashion magazine. B.A science fiction novel. C.A tech product website. D.A sports equipment catalogue. 高二英语试卷第3页（共10页） B Life plays out much as it always has on the great plains of Kenya's Maasai Mara.but the latest generation of Maasai are gradually changing the face of moder safari()-with greater permission for female guides and local communities as a whole. Trainee Brenda Senewakorian,with her long hair sweeping into a bun,is among the new female guides recruited by a camp in an effort to increase their numbers.Traditionally in rural communities.women would be expected to cook and fetch water,among other domestic chores.Now.female guides behind safari vehicle steering wheels()are an increasingly common sight in the Mara-largely due to commumties becoming more accepting,greater education from measures such as the WTC and greater flexibility from employers around family commitments. "Animals are just like us,"Brenda remarks,"They just want to take care of their young ones."She'sa single mother who relies on the support of her family to help raise her child.but she savs she's determined to earn her own income. Across the Mara,more camps are employing women.They're in the process of training their first female guide.Sophie,a veteran in the Mara at the wheel,recalls that previously girls couldn't go to school as parents thought it a waste.But now,the elders recognize what they do,and that everyone needs to contribute to the family income.The perception has changed:"if men can drive.we can drive:if men can guide.we can guide. l00." It's not long before Sophie find a mother buffalo and her calf hiding in the long grass.As tourists watch them,Sophie tells them of the legendary black rhino called Mary,who raised a new population of the creatures in the area and inspired the Kenyan government to establish a protection project. While the essence of safari may remain the same-of watching wildlife out on the plains-change is coming to Kenya,as the next generation of Maasai guides pave their own path. 24.What is the main reason for the increasing number of female guides in Maasai Mara? A.The decreasing number of male guides. B.The government's regulations. C.The changes in local communities. D.The support from international tourists. 25.What can we infer from Brenda's words? A.She understands animals well. B.She intends to protect animal habitats. C.She considers animals more affeetionate. D.She wants to raise her child independently. 26.What is the purpose of paragraph 4? A.To describe female guides'work challenge. B.To explain the role of female guides in tourism. C.To show people's acceptance of gender equality. D.To introduce female guides'Iraining process. 27.What is the best title of the passage? A.Female Guides:New Force in Maasai Mara Safari B.Maasai Mara:A Paradise for Female Guides C.Female Guides:Transforming Traditions in Maasai Mara D.Maasai Mara:Witnessing the Changes of Female Guides 高二英语试卷第4页（共10页） C Tie an Italian's hands bchind his back and he'll be speechless.which is an old joke in the US.This rests on a national stereotype:Italians are talkative and motional,and all that arm-waggling supposedly goes to prove it. However,Susan Goldin-Meadowin.author of the book Thinking tith Your Hands.has a rather different view."Almost evervone gestures,not just Italians."she laughs."Conference interpreters gesture in their little rooms.though no one is looking at them.Even people born blind gesture when they speak,including to each other.In the TV series.The Crown.Lady Diana is wared that her hands may reveal her real emotions.which ould be dangerous and that they have to be tied together so she can lear to speak without gesturing." The gesture under discussion here is the so-called "co-speech gesture".It is much more abstract than such symbolic gestures like a finger over the lips for"Silence!"or raising a finger to mean"Great!"Like words such symbolic gestures are fixed within cultures(but vary between them).Instead,co-speech gestures that accompany speech are another channel of informaon and emotion.For example.experimental subjects are asked to watch a film in which a cat runs,but they are told to lie and say it jumped.They may do so in words-while their hands will make a running movement.The co-speech gesture is not sign languages,which have clearly defined words and grammar and differ from place to place just as spoken ones do.either. And the co-speech gestures have great potential for practical applications.For example,teachers are encouraged both to use gestures themselves and to observe those their students make.Some students who fail at a tricky mathematics problem may gesture in a way that indicates they are on the edge of getting it:they should be taught differently from the ones whose gestures suggest that they are entirely in perplexity. "Children with language delays caused by brain injuries at or around birth are likely to eatch up verbally by the age of about 30 months,if they gesture as much as their peers.Those who gesture less are more likely to need early assistance,"Susan Goldin-Meadowin adds."Co-speech gesturing is not just about a lack of control. It is about thinking and communication,and is an aid to both." 28.What does Susan Coldin-Meadowin imply in paragraph 2? A.Co-speech gestures are used by all of us. B.Lady Diana is probably an emotional woman. C.Italians are very talkative and gesture too much. D.It is unnatural for the blind to gesture to each other. 29.What can we learn about sign languages? A.They are as absiract as co-speech gestures. B.They have distinctly structured words and grammar. C.They are usually learned by human beings naturally. D.They vary from culture to culture and person to person. 30.What does the underlined phrase"in perplexity"in the paragraph 4 mean? A.Confused. B.Relaxed. C.Curious. D.Angry. 31.What does the author suggest teachers do in the passage? A.Put enough trust in students. B.Teach as many tricky problems as possible. C.Encourage students to tell the truth. D.Observe the co-speech gestures carefully. 高二英语试卷第5页（共10页） 0 A team of biologists from the University of Neuchatel.working with staff from multiple institutions in South Africa,has found that removing horns()from black rhinos (to proteet them from hunters may have social implications for the rhinos. Previous research has shown that rhinos are under threat by hunters that kill them illegally obtain their homs.which are popular produet.In this new efor the resarch team foedn the blaek hinthive in Africa.There are currently about 6200 black rhinos in Africa,which have been given proteeted u Unfore.despite armed rangers(护林员）watching over them,their numbers have dropped over the years. To prevent further losses,animal management authorities have authorized park administrators toremovethe homs of many of the thinos.removing the motive for hunting.Such removals have proven to be effective- hunting has come to a stop gradually under the programs.However.these programs are not a simple solution- removing homns safely is costly and puts workers and rhinos at risk of harm.Also,the horns grow back,and must be removed every 18 to 24 months. Less well understood is the impact on the rhinos after horn removal.To learn more,the researchers in this new effort studied the habits of black rhinos in the Manyoni Private Game Reserve in South Africa.The team started by making maps of the rhino range.They used data from sightings made before a dehorning project began in 2016 and then for sightings made over the subsequent years. They found that after the loss of a horn,male rhinos greatly reduced their range-some lost up to 80%of their territory.For some females,the team reports,the reduced range was even greater.The group repeated their work in nine other reserves using 15 years of data-gathering and found similar results.The researchers also found that the removal of horns made the black rhinos less social with one another-instead of interacting,they would intentionally avoid one another. 32.What is paragraph 2 mainly about concerning the rhinos? A.The value of their homns. B.The reduction in their population. C.The consequence of dehorning them. D.The role of armed rangers in protecting them. 33.Which aspect of the dehorned rhinos did the new study focus on? A.Their survival risks. B.Their gender identities. C.Their interaction habits D.Their reproduction patterns. 34.What might be the researchers'atttude to dehorning rhinos? A.Favorable B.Tolerant. C.Unconcerned. D.Objective. 35.Which of the following can best summarize the text? A.Rhino numbers drop despite protection. B.Efforts are made to protect black rhinos. C.Dehorning affects rhinos'social behaviors. D.Homns of rhinos are removed for many reasons. 高二英语试卷第6页（共10页） 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项：选项中有两项为多余选项。 In today's fast-paced digital world,electronic waste,or e-waste,has become a significant environmental concem.According to the Global E-waste Statistics Partnership(GESP),a record 53.6 million tonnes of e- waste was produced globally in 2019,increasing 21%in just five years.By 2050,the volume of e-waste could top 120 million tonnes annually.36 The improper handling of it poses serious threats to the environment and human health because of the presence of harmful materials such as lead and mercury.37 It is due to their rapidly developing bodies,including their breathing,immune and central nervous systems. Luckily,many countries are tumning to tackle the e-waste challenges.They commit to specializing in reconditioning electronics,making them available to consumers at a lower cost.38 By doing so, valuable materials such as gold,silver,and copper can be extracted from electronic devices,reducing the need for mining new resources. Meanwhile,individuals can also contribute to e-waste handling by being mindful of their electronic consumption.39 Support electronic manufacturers committed to green technologies aiming for a sustainable cycle of production.Additionally,to ensure the safe and secure disposal of all sensitive information, prioritizing data security in e-waste disposal is necessary. 40 Do remember to reduce the environmental impacts of electronic products and share a greener and more sustainable future. A.It is every small action that counts. B.Prevention and management are needed. C.This includes buying quality products that last longer. D.Recycling efforts have also become a crucial component. E.However,currently only 17.4%of it is recycled responsibly. F.Only a small percentage of e-waste has been recycled globally. G.Children and pregnant women are especially exposed to the harm. 高二英语试卷第7页（共10页） 第三部分语言运用（共柄节，满分30分） 第-节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各愿所给的A、B、C,D四个选项中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。 I live in a small town.Some time ago.I noticed that in each election cycle,the same candidates would run and get elected.41.The town appeared inactive.with nothing changing and no new businesses or growth.I often heard the young 42 they had to go to another town to have a hamburger at a new restaurant or 43 the skateboard park. So I,a divorced mother of three,considered 44 in the upcoming election to hecome a Town Trustee.I gathered my 45 and picked up a packet from Town Hall on running for eleetion.I researched online and46 friends to make sure I chose the correct petition(请愿书)，filled it out 47.and obtained the right number of signatures before sending it to Town Hall on time.Little did I know that this would be a(n)48 decision for me at that time. Once word 49 that I was running,I began to receive phone calls from friends offering to put my signs on their lawns.One friend even created a website to 50 my ideas for change.It was wonderful not to feel 51 on my joumey as I knew I had 52 where it mattered. Hard work did 53.Eventually,I became an elected official.It was 54 to know that so many people believe in me.So during the following years,I spared no effort to bring great change to my hometown. This experience has taught me a lesson:even as an individual,one can make a significant impact by stepping up and getting involved.The journey might be challenging,but the rewards are beyond 55. 41.A.undoubted B.unprepared C.unopposed D.uncommitted 42.A.joke B.complain C.assume D.reeall 43.A.experience B.improve C.build D.design 44.A.struggling B.running C.hesitating D.interpreting 45.A.belongings B.courage C.papers D.patience 46.A.referred to B.appealed to C.took to D.turned to 47.A.intentionally B.effortlessly C.accurately D.secretly 48.A.life-changing B.timely C.hair-raising D.urgent 49.A.read B.came C.lost D.spread 50.A.test B.polish promote D.review 51.A.alone B.unfair C.ignorant D.regretful 52.A.advocates B.journalists C.professionals D.politicians 53.A.take off B.live off C.show off D.pay off 54.A.adorable. B.incredible C.irresistible D.available 55.A.belief B.recognition C.reason D.measure 高二英语试卷第8页（共10页） 第二节（共10小题.每小题1.5分.满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In the majority of southeastem Asian countries such as Vietnam and Thailand,rice is the 56 widespread)grain.China is the first country 57 (grow)rice.Chinese people have devoted themselves to 58 (boost)this essential crop for eenturies. To feed the large population,Chinese people work together to make sure that rice is grown well.For instance,in order to tackle the crisis of water59(short),our government calls on citizens to reduce water consumption.They also carry out artificial rainfalls in which a special device is sent into the sky and explodes like a bomb.Then the 60(chemical)inside help generate rain from elouds.As for our scientists,they research on characteristics of various rice grains to develop some excellent ones.some of 61 may have high output,be rich in nutrition and minerals,or even be grown in salty soil. With people's efforts 62 (expand)to more aspects,lots of difficulties in farming have been overcome and some visions have been tumed 63 reality.We 64 (convince)that nce can be extended to more countries in the world.In closing,65 we can grow rice in deserts is no longer an assumption.but there is still a long way for us to go. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第-节（满分15分） 假设你是李华，参加武汉市中学生英语演讲比赛，话题为推荐家乡的一处公园。请你写一篇演讲稿」 内容包括： 1.公园简介； 2.推荐理由。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.可适当增加相关细节。 高二英语试卷第9页（共10页） 第二节读后续写（满分25分）》 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Our Sandy is barking again as the performance is in progress that Friday afteroon.I walked onstage to tie out the dog,our third Sandy,the dog who was supposed to be merely a silent supporting role rescued by the leading actress in our school's musical.The first Sandy barked at everyone,and the second caused chaos with his exciting running.Mr.Loomis.our teacher direetor,nearly got a stuffed animal or an actor in a dog suit. Somehow,as the assistant stage manager.finding another suitable dog soon had become my job.For the show,I found 1930sfurniture and designed a mansion stairway.so I took pride in this work.But finding a dog began to look like an impossible task.I knew that this dog had to be perfect.It would also have to look the part.This was theater.and the audience wanted to be swept away by the magic. I got a dog.Farley.who had been hit by a car before.but then worked part-time at the airport comforting passengers who are nervous about flying.Farley was patient and calm with soulful eyes and black spots,yet the main thing about him was that he lost a leg. I didn't think that there was any way we could take this dog.There shouldn't be anything too strange onstage.People might find his lack of a fourth leg distracting.That was something I'd always heard-you can't make the audience nervous with imperfections. Truer words were never spoken.That was why I chose to stay backstage,despite my love for singing and dancing.My giant purple birthmark that covered half of my face would be too much of a distraction.I had been in a musical and loved it.but afterward I overheard a lady telling Mr.Loomis how kind it had been for him to choose me.After that,I degraded myself to working behind the scenes.I decided that I couldn't distract from the main show. Perhaps Farley could be a great comfort dog backstage for actors with stage fright.But he couldn't be one of the main performers.Unfortunately,my weekend search for another dog did not yield any other possibilities. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 On Monday after school,Mr.Loomis called me into his office. As it turned out,Farley was a huge hit. 高二英语试卷第10页（共10页）高二英语试卷参考答案　 第 1　 页(共 5 页) 武汉市部分重点中学 2024—2025 学年度上学期期末联考 高二英语试卷参考答案 第一部分　 听力(共两节,满分 30 分) 1-5 BAACC　 　 6-10 BCBCA　 　 11-15 BBCCA　 　 16-20 ABBCA 第二部分　 阅读(共 20 小题,每小题 2. 5 分,满分 50 分) 21-23 BAC　 　 24-27 CDCA　 　 28-31 ABAD　 　 32-35 BCDC 36-40 EGDCA 第三部分　 语言运用(共两节,满分 30 分) 第一节　 完形填空(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分) 41-45 CBABB　 　 46-50 DCADC　 　 51-55 AADBD 第二节　 语法填空(共 10 小题;每小题 1. 5 分,满分 15 分) 56. most widespread 57. to grow 58. boosting 59. shortage 60. chemicals 61. which 62. expanded 63. into 64. are convinced 65. that 第四部分　 写作(共两节,满分 40 分) 第一节　 书面表达(满分 15 分) 　 　 Good morning, everyone. It􀆳s my great pleasure to deliver a speech here. When it comes to the Parks in Wuhan, I􀆳d like to introduce the Riverside Park, hoping you like it and pay a visit to it someday. 　 　 The reasons why I introduce it are varied. First of all, during the visit, you can have a better understanding of Yangtze River as well as gain exciting visual experience. In addition, the leisure and sport center provides you with great opportunities for relaxation in a completely new way. You can not only wander on the bank of the river but also enjoy comfortable atmosphere. With all the natural beauty, the Riverside Park has been gaining greater popularity among visitors from all over the country and even other parts of the world. 　 　 For those who want to pay a visit to Wuhan, there are many buses coming directly to the park. Do come and have fun with your friends during your holiday! Thank you for listening! 高二英语试卷参考答案　 第 2　 页(共 5 页) 第二节(满分 25 分) 　 　 On Monday after school, Mr. Loomis called me into his office. Nervous as I was, when I walked in, my heart pounded violently, fearing that he would be disappointed with the dog thing. It was he who looked at me with a gentle smile. He seemed to have known about my concerns regarding Farley. Little did I expect that he firmly believed Farley might be the one. I stared at him in disbelief due to Farley􀆳s lost leg. Gently patting my shoulder, he indicated that we should give Farley a chance. After a moment’s hesitation, I nodded, still feeling uncertain yet willing to rely on his judgment. 　 　 As it turned out, Farley was a huge hit. The audience􀆳s initial reaction was one of surprise, their murmurs filling the theater as they noticed his lost leg. But as the performance progressed, their focus shifted from his physical difference to his undeniable charm. Farley􀆳s presence on stage brought a depth to the show that no one had expected. I stood backstage, tears welling up in my eyes, as the applause thundered through the theater. At that moment, I realized my supposed imperfections could turn into the most appealing qualities. Maybe, just maybe, it was time for me to step out of the shadows too, birthmark and all. 高二英语试卷参考答案　 第 3　 页(共 5 页) 武汉市部分重点中学 2024—2025 学年度上学期期末联考 高二英语听力录音材料 Text 1 M: Nina, should we get a present for Carl􀆳s graduation? W: I think so, but what would he like? M: Maybe his sister Jenna knows his preferences. Let􀆳s ask her. Text 2 M: Can you glance over this bill? It doesn􀆳t seem correct. W: Sure. Did you order two salads? M: I did? W: Yes. One at the beginning and the other during the meal. Text 3 M: Hi, Emma. What a surprise to see you here! I thought your final paper was due. W: It is, but I􀆳m also here to see what part-time jobs are on offer. M: Great, let􀆳s look around together. Text 4 M: Do we need to rush to the concert? How much time do we have left? W: Relax. It􀆳s only 5:00 now. The concert starts at 8:00, and it􀆳s a 45-minute drive. Text 5 W: Excuse me, sir. May I have a moment for a few questions for my survey? M: I have a little time to kill before my train leaves. So you􀆳d better make it quick. Text 6 M: Hello, customer service. How may I assist you today? W: Hi, I called last week about a delivery, and it still hasn􀆳t arrived. M: Could I have your name, please? W: It􀆳s Susan Clark. 高二英语试卷参考答案　 第 4　 页(共 5 页) M:Oh, Ms. Clark, there􀆳s been an issue with your delivery. W: What seems to be the issue? M: Part of your order was out of stock, so we couldn􀆳t ship your complete order until we got the full stock from our dealer. W: But I ordered well in advance. This delay is quite inconvenient. M: I understand, Ms. Clark, and I apologize. We will give priority to your order for delivery today. W: I appreciate that. Thank you. Text 7 W: Thanks for turning up tonight. At least I can rely on my family. But I feel a bit let down by everyone else I invited ten to come to this café to celebrate my birthday, and the only person that showed up is you. M: Yes􀆺I thought it was strange how you put the wrong cafe name on the invite. W: What do you mean? M You put “The Dog and Cat” instead of “The Dog and Duck”. W: Did I? So, all the invites say “The Dog and Cat” café but not this one. M: Yes. W: Why are you here then? M: Because I was the one who booked the table in the first place! I knew it was here. But don􀆳t worry, as soon as I realized, I messaged everyone to come here instead W: So, they are coming after all?! M: Yes! Oh, here they are now! Happy birthday! Text 8 M: Hey, Sarah! It􀆳s been ages. Ready for the hike? I􀆳m eager to hit the trails again, W: Yes, but it􀆳s been years since I last hiked, Jason. I􀆳m a bit out of practice. M: Don􀆳t worry, it􀆳ll come back to you. I haven􀆳t hiked much lately either, but I have a special ability for outdoor activities. What􀆳s all that in your backpack? W: Just essentials - water, a map, a first-aid kit, some snacks, and a light jacket. Can􀆳t be too prepared. M: We􀆳re only hiking the local trail. It􀆳s pretty straightforward. W: Better safe than sorry. I like to be prepared for any possible emergencies. M: I admire your thoroughness, but I don􀆳t bother with all that. I like to travel light, which makes the journey more enjoyable. W: Aren􀆳t you worried about emergencies? The last time I went underprepared, I regretted it. M: I thrive on thrills. Last month, I went boating without even checking the weather. I just tackle challenges head-on. It􀆳s very exciting. 高二英语试卷参考答案　 第 5　 页(共 5 页) W: I wish I had your confidence. I tend to overthink, just in case. M: Let􀆳s not waste any more daylight. The trail awaits us! W: Hold on. I need to double-check my pack. It􀆳ll only take a minute Text 9 W: Hey, Nathan! Do you recognize me? M: Of course, Rebecca! You haven􀆳t changed at all. It􀆳s been a decade since you graduated, right? W: Yes. Feels like a dream to be back here. M: Indeed. You were two years ahead of me. You were also classmates with my brother, Andrew, right? W: Yeah. How is Andrew? He used to help me a lot with my studies. I owe a lot of thanks to him. M: He􀆳s doing well, although he can􀆳t make it to this gathering. He􀆳s on a business trip in Asia. He􀆳ll stay there for three months. W: That􀆳s a shame. And what about you? What have you been up to since school? M: After graduation, I entered the technology industry. Now, I􀆳m developing educational software. W: That􀆳s impressive. It must require a deep understanding of both programming and teaching methods. M: Exactly. And you? I recall you had a keen eye for design. W: I took that passion and ran with it. Now I work as a designer. It􀆳s challenging but rewarding work. M: It􀆳s great to see you􀆳ve made a career out of your talent. W: Thanks. So, where are you based these days? M: Still around here. My office is downtown, not far from the university. W: I􀆳ll be in town for a project next month. Maybe we could meet up? M: I􀆳d like that. There􀆳s a café near my office-perfect for a catch-up. W: Perfect. I􀆳ll give you a call. Text 10 　 　 I believe in the 20-minutes-in-the-park theory. This means spending at least 20 minutes in the park each day can make you feel happier and healthier. I apply the theory in my life five days a week to stay balanced and positive. Nature helps to reduce stress and gives you a break from your everyday life. So, spend time outside and see how it makes you feel better. Whether you are playing a game, reading a book, or just relaxing, those 20 minutes can make a big difference in your day. Consider bringing a friend or family member to join you. This way, you Can enjoy some quality time together while benefiting from the outdoors. If you have a busy schedule, try to find a nearby park or green space so it􀆳s easier to fit into your day. Even in a small park, you can find peace and quietness. In conclusion, the 20-minutes-in-the-park theory is a simple yet powerful way to improve your well-being. Develop this habit and notice how it positively impacts your mood and energy levels. Whether it􀆳s sunny or cloudy, those few minutes in nature can be a wonderful addition to your daily routine.